Sunday, 27 November 2016

Hello
Here is a new interview with Serbia;s blackend thrash band Wolf's Hunger who discuss the band past and future plans along with their newest cd "Bez'te Zivi Vracaju Se Mrtvi" through Symbol Of Domination. If you are a fan of well executed black,thrash metal then be sure to check out Wolf's Hunger today
Regards
Patrickfiendformetal@live.com

Interview with Wolf's Hunger done by Patrick
1.Hails when did you all first meet each other?Was it long before you all decide to start this band?How did you all decide on Wolf's Hunger as the name of the band?

Hails Patrick.
Well the story about Wolf’s Hunger started long time ago, in 2002. when we were 15-16 years old kids. It was some kind of “golden period” for Serbian metal scene, tons of great bands, fans were coming on every gig, many printed metal fanzines/magazines etc. In that time Caslav and Golub were playing in band Divinator, Veljko and Dusan were playing in band Balrog. After some time Caslav and Dovla are calling Veljko, Dusan and Djus and band Altair’s stone was born. Shortly after, we changed the name of the band into Wolf’s Hunger. I cannot precisely explain to you the meaning of the name because our old member Dusan came up to that.

2.What is the current line-up of the band? And for the readers who have never heard Wolf's Hunger music how would you best describe it?

Wolf’s Hunger play thrash black metal with lyrics inspired by Serbian history and mythology. Uncompromised, aggressive without any technical/avantgarde bullshits, just pure thrash/black metal. Our main influences are bands like Slayer, Aura noir, Darkthrone, Enslaved, Mayhem… Members of the band are Knez Caslav(vocals/bass), Dovla(guitars), Igor(guitars) and Ivan(drums).

3.Wolf's Hunger is getting ready to release their second cd "Bez'te Zivi Vracaju Se Mrtvi" through Symbol Of Domination Rec. how did the band come in contact with this label?

All studio work was done in period between September-December 2015. then we started searching for label. One of the first labels that got our record was Satanath and Alexey(main guy in Satanath/Symbol of Domination Records) responded us couple of days after he received copy. He liked it and gave us pretty fair conditions. Also we heard good things about Satanath/Symbol of domination, couple of Serbian bands worked with Satanath/Symbol of domination in the past, so we gladly accepted his offer. On September 9th “Bež’te živi vraćaju se mrtvi” was officially released and it’s available via the band and label Symbol of domination.

4.How long did it take the band to write the music for the new release?Does the whole band work on writing the music or does one member usually write everything?

It’s little bit hard to tell, because some of these songs are 4-5 years old. We had many difficulties during the last 10 years: we stopped all activities in period between 2007-2009, then lineup changes, financial problems etc. Last year, after our appearance in our hometown Novi Sad at United metal festival, we realised that there is no point sitting and waiting something to happen, we realised it’s finally time to go into the studio and make a new record.
Each band member contributes with it’s ideas, but for this record some old members also contributed. For example, our former guitarist Milan played guitar in song “Rusija”, main riffs in song “Slava gromu” were written by our former guitarist/vocalist Veljko.

5.Who usually takes care of writing the lyrics I know the band has some songs based on WW.1 and Serbian history when did you all become interested in writing about these subjects?

Knez Caslav is responsible for lyrics and we become interested in such themes since the beginning. Our main idea was to play patriotic black metal with lyrics that cover Serbian history and Slavic mythology. You know, mainstream media in Serbia and lot of assholes are trying to convince us that we should be ashamed of our history, our culture and tradition. We are doing the opposite. For us it’s natural that band sings about history of it’s country. Yes we can write lyrics about Vikings but we don’t have any connection with them, we are not born in Sweden, we don’t live there. If bands sings about culture and history of it’s own country then we are learning from each other, learning about different cultures and nations. And, that’s a great thing.
WWI had big impact on our country and consequences of that war we feel even today. One third of Serbian population was killed in that war. Stories we read about those people, our brave soldiers, their bravery and their struggles... This is something really hard to describe with simple words. Today’s generations we cannot put in the same sentence with those GREAT people.

6.Besides Serbian history and World War one do you all enjoy studying any other subjects or times in history?

Yes of course, we are interested in all historical periods. It’s always interesting to read about life in old days, problems people had in the past, battles, beliefs etc.

7.Does Wolf's Hunger get to play "live" very often or do you prefer working in the studio? What have been some of the bands most memorable shows over the years?

Playing live is our favourite activity. So far, we were playing only in our country, but now when we finally have the new record, we are more than ready to play abroad. Currently we are working on that.
One of our most memorable shows was our reunion gig on United Slavic Swords festival in 2009. We were playing with mighty Infernal War, Bleeding fist and Kozeljnik. Killer bands, lots of maniaks in the audience and tons of alcohol. That’s all what we remember from that night he he. Also we would like to mention our gigs with Vital remains(USA) in 2007. and Arkona(Russia) in 2010., on those shows we played as a supporting act.

8.Are there any upcoming shows or tours the readers should watch out for and if yes where will the band be playing?

By the end of this year we will have promotional show in capital city, Belgrade, with our friends from Putrid blood and Blanquito cojones. Then we will focus on next year and try organize some tour in European countries. Playing abroad will be our main task in 2017.

9.In your opinion what is the best and worst thing about the underground scene today? And what does underground metal mean to you all?

Maybe we’ll sound like some hard-core band but for us underground scene is Friendship, Unity and Respect. All underground bands have same problems, no matter where are they from. We all spend our time, sacrifice part of our lives for metal music, we share the same passion for this music...It seems to us that these modern generations don’t have that passion, that would be probably the worst thing about underground scene today…

10.Wolf's Hunger comes out of the Serbian black,thrash metal scene what is your opinion of Serbia's metal scene?

Serbian scene is not so much known in the rest of the world but there are some killer acts worth of your attention. Bands like The stone(black metal) and Infest(death/thrash metal) are the best known and respected bands from our country. We would like to mention also Kolac(old school black metal), Redenik(necro/crossover/thrash metal), Putrid blood(thrash/hardcore metal), Sacramental blood(old school brutal death metal), Bombarder(speed metal gods since 1986.), Zloslut(black metal), Svartgren(black metal) etc. We probably forgot to mention some great acts, but it’s up to you check out bands from our scene.

11..Besides bands are their any good labels or distro's you can recommend to the readers?

First of all we would recommend our label Symbol of domination/Satanath. We easily settled all the things with them, we didn’t have any particular problem. Also we would like to recommend Serbian label Grom records which carries spirit of true UG metal. They have some killer bands on their label. Our first album and split with Posmrtna liturgija were published on Grom records.

12.Other then the newest cd "Bez'te Zivi Vracaju Se Mrtvi" does the band have any past releases or merchandise available? If yes what is available and where can the readers buy it?

Beside “Bež’te živi vraćaju se mrtvi” we have 2 demos, 1 split release and 1 album. Our first demo “Thunders of Perun are back” was released in 2004. and we spread that demo to the media. Next demo titled “Zemlja moja u plamenu je” we released in 2005. Songs from that demo appeared on split with Posmrtna liturgija, released in 2005.via Grom records. First full length album “Osveta u krvi(Retaliation in blood)” was released in 2007., again via Grom records. Only couple of months after release date, that album was sold out. A lot of people are asking us about our old stuff but unfortunately we don’t have anything. Even we, members of the band don’t have physical copy of “Osveta u krvi” hehe. But we definitively have to do something about that.
Currently we are promoting our second full length album “Bež’te živi vraćaju se mrtvi”, we have CD’s, T-Shirts, patches and badges. Anyone interested to get our new record or merch should contact us at: wolfshungerserbia [at] gmail.com

13.When not working on new music or band business what do you all enjoy doing in your free time?

Drinking with our friends, visiting metal gigs and working regular jobs, those are our main activities. Knez Caslav is working railroad company, Dovla is working in construction company, Ivan is currently looking for a new job and Igor is on faculty of nuclear medicine.

14.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you all have any final words for the readers?

First of all we would like to thank you for giving us support. We appreciate this and wish you all the best with Primitive ways zine. We invite all readers out there to check out our new record “Bež’te živi vraćaju se mrtvi”. You won’t regret.
For all info write us at wolfshungerserbia [at] gmail . com.
Metal up brothers \m/
WH
wolfshungerserbia [at] gmail.com
http://wolfshunger.rs/

Hello
Hope everyone is having a good evening or day here are a few new metal reviews to check out and hopefully find something to your musicial taste.More reviews and interviews will hopefully be up soon.And if you enjoy movie,comics and other forms of underground music be sure to check out the rest of Ancient Visions as gaz has posted a lot of new stuff up recently.
Regards
Patrickfiendformetal@live.com

Kratornas--Devoured By Damnation cd {Grathila Rec.}Originally from the Philippines Kratornas relocated to Canada in 2015 and is getting ready to release their third full length Devoured By Damnation.Kratornas play a vicious style of raw black metal with early grind influences.The guitars are extremely fast with chaotic patterns.Zachariah does add some well played solo's in some of the songs.The vocals are harsh,violent black metal screams but their are some death growls used in a few songs.If you are a fan of Kratornas past releases then be sure to buy the new cd today. Band Contacthttps://www.facebook.com/officialkratornashttp://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Kratornas/12046

Mordskog--XIII cd {Werewolf Rec./Hells Headbangers Rec.}Mexico's Mordskog release their debut cd through the Finnish label Werewolf Rec. The band plays a semi fast black metal style that does go to a more mid paced style within a few songs.The guitars are done with some really well played and performed patterns.The guitarist does a good job performing both semi fast guitar riffs to a more controlled mid paced style.The vocals are black metal screams with some shrieks and gruff style death metal growls.If you are a fan of well written and performed black metal then be sure to pick up a copy of Mordskog debut XIII today. Label Contatcthttp://shop-hellsheadbangers.com/

Sorrowful Land--Of Ruins cd {Solitude Prod.}Coming out of the Ukraine's atmospheric death,doom is Sorrowful Land with their debut cd.Sorrowful Land play a very mature style of atmospheric death,doom the guitars are well written and performed with mainly slow,heavy guitar patterns and riffs.The drums are done with some precise and well arranged drum patterns that are mainly in the slower vein but do go for a mid paced style in a few songs.The vocalist does a good job with both death metal growls and some spoken clean vocals used throughout a few songs.If you are a fan atmospheric death,doom then be sure to pick up Sorrowful Land'S debut Of Ruins today. Label Contact https://solitude-prod.com/https://solitudeproductions.bandcamp.com/

Venefixion--Armorican Deathrites 12 Mlp/Mcd {Iron Bonehead Rec.}Venefixion return with their debut Mlp Armorican Deathrites who had a really good demo out last year.For those unfamiliar with Venefixion's style the band plays a heavy,pounding style of death metal.The release starts out with a very well written and performed intro before going full force with their brand of death.The guitars are are played with with a heavy mid tempoed guitar patterns but the guitarist is not afraid to let loose and go fast in a few sections of the songs.The guitarist also adds some well written and performed guitar solo's mixed into the songs.The drums are done in the same vein with a mix of heavier mid tempoed drums and some faster drums mixed into the music.If you enjoyed the bands debut demo Defixio r then you will defintly want to pick the newest Mlp up today. Label Contacthttp://www.ironbonehead.de/http://ironboneheadproductions.bandcamp.com/

Versifist--Cipher 7inch {Vault Of Dried Bones/Iron Bonehead Rec.Canada's Versifist return with a new 7 inch E.P featuring two songs.The first song is Bring Back The Dark which is a aggressive and chaotic blackend death song.The guitars are played with a lot of skill and power going from an all out assult of frenzied guitar riffs to a more controlled mid paced guitar pattern.The drums are played in the same style with mid paced drums to start out the song but the drummer does go for a more violent and fast drum pattern.The second song is ...In Tongues which is another solid and well performed song starting off with a mid paced music but does speed up a little but not nearly as fast as Bring Back The Dark.The guitars are played in the mid tempoed style but does get a little faster in the middle of the song.If you are familiar with Versifist's previous E.P then you know what to expect but if you are new to the band and you like well written blackend death metal that goes from crazed,violent patterns to a more controlled and mid paced style then be sure tp check out Versifist today. Label Contacthttp://www.vaultofdriedbones.com/

Featured in this episode: Celtic Punk pre show warm up, as The Captain and his crew ready
themselves, and get into the spirit, then Crimson Bones sails the high
seas w/ Thrash, Crossover, Old School DM, Thrash, silly humor, Storecard Dave, skits, mosh, & Thrash!!!!!! Yarrrrrr!

Saturday, 26 November 2016

Hey
friends, I'm incredibly excited and amped to bring this show back, and
I'm eager to slip back into character as Captain Midnight Mosh. Since
the show was put on hiatus, I was asked if, and when it would return, so
here we are.

Featured
today: Celtic Punk pre show warm up, as The Captain and his crew ready
themselves, and get into the spirit, then Crimson Bones sails the high
seas w/ Thrash, Crossover, Old School DM, Thrash, silly humor, Storecard Dave, skits, mosh, & Thrash!!!!!! Yarrrrrr!

Hey friends, I'm incredibly excited and amped to bring this show back, and I'm eager to slip back into character as Captain Midnight Mosh. Since the show was put on hiatus, I was asked if, and when it would return, so here we are.

Featured today: Celtic Punk pre show warm up, as The Captain and his crew ready themselves, and get into the spirit, then Crimson Bones sails the high seas w/ Thrash, Crossover, Old School DM, Thrash, silly humor, Storecard Dave, skits, mosh, & Thrash!!!!!! Yarrrrrr!

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

Today, Guerrilla Alliance, Planet X Records, dropped a new single, Sacrificial Chamber, which features Killah Priest, and is taken from the forth coming Dark Rift LP. I knew this was going to be special, as I've known about the track for some time, but wow, seriously, just watch and listen, if you are a fan of hc flows laced with finely tuned woven music, then you will not be disappointed. I would recommend Sacrificial Chamber for underground hip hop heads, anyone who can appreciate real music, comic book fans, and sci fi fans.

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Yarrrrrrr! Are ye ready? Argggh, The Crimson Bones sails again for a new monthly edition, thrash metal plunder upon the high seas ! Details emerge from this fine here vessel in the next few days, Captain Midnight Mosh returns. Ahhh me fine hearty thrashies!

Monday, 21 November 2016

Last
yr, I wrote an opinion piece describing the problem with S4 of Arrow
and the Felicity debacle, it was another review of the season so far,
and tbh with you all, it got so bad, I couldn't be bothered to
conclude with a deeper blog when it came to the finality of series 4.
My heart and love for Arrow were ripped out during S4, and it was
once my favorite show. The sign of a good show though, is when
they do start trying to correct past mistakes, and lets be real, they
stepped up with series 5. Just like Supergirl and Legends of
Tomorrow, the show is much more co-ordinated and together, think of
the earlier seasons, which everyone missed, well S5 is pretty much a
return to S1/2. Arrow received heavy criticism, and I myself as a
longtime fan since season 1, shared those opinions, whilst also
feeling greatly concerned about what was happening to one of my
favorite shows.

There
is a good solid lesson for TV and movies in general, if you can make
the decision to recognise and address what the core audience didn't
enjoy, and progress forward with what made your show or movie great
in the first place, then you will keep and draw back the long time
fans, and excite potential new supporters. Arrow is once again back
to the show I must watch, and am excited to see each episode, an
awesome feeling, one I'd missed during last season. The actors also
look like they are enjoying themselves, adding to the chemistry of
the show.

The Green Arrow is once again a central figure, the new team
Arrow is interesting, and I wasn't a fan of Artemis, but the last
episode threw a nice curve ball by revealing her to be working for
arch villain Prometheus, which was cool. The action scenes are back
on form, and are very well choreographed, combined with excellent
stunt work, making each episode highly entertaining. The atmosphere
has returned to the gritty tone it used to be, Felicity is
reduced to the character she once was, light comic relief, and is a
minor supporting role instead of an over bearing anchor, which had
previously ruined the balance in S4, no disrespect to the actress as
it was not her fault, so I think the hatred for her will subside if
this remains for future seasons.

The
flashbacks are also well done this year, providing a nice back story,
and Dolph Lundgren is a welcome addition. The new vigilante, called
'the vigilante' is great, and I really liked the introduction of this
character. DC version of the Punisher.

I hope people give the show a chance, and lay off with the
hate, as even myself didn't think I'd be writing so positively about
season 5, but I am, and the team certainly tried, and pulled out all
the stops so far. If the remainder of season 5 continues in this
vein, then it will easily go in my tops for 2016.

Thank you Arrow for restoring my faith and taking the show back to
what it was.

Supergirl is a show going from strength to strength so far, especially when we look back to season one, which was cheese to put it kindly. I think with S1, they tried tomuch in a short space of time, leaving Supergirl with a cluttered and rushed feeling, and the show did not quite flow or seem coherent. Aside from the crossover with The flash, S1 languishes in the halls of cheese.

Fast forward to season 2, Supergirl is now a well co-ordinated series both from an acting and story arc perspective. I find myself laughing a lot and enjoying each episode, the pace is slower, allowing time to develop characters and plot lines.Everything just seems together and ran more professionally, giving us the Supergirl show we needed with season 1. In-fact, we could argue that season 1 can be forgotten as this is the real start of Supergirl.

When Supergirl first aired, I knew it was terrible, but it was a guilty pleasure, I watched every episode, thinking surely this cannot get any worse, but I'm glad the writers and team got there in the end. It's kinda the same situation with Legends of Tomorrow, which suffered from a poor 1st season, but there were a few good episodes, however, S2 is a different ball game.

I do hope at one stage they merge Supergirl's earth with the Flash and Arrow verse,anyway a special week of comic book TV hits us next Monday with the 4 night crossover event featuring the Dominators. It all starts on Supergirl, and I'm fully hyped up.

Hopefully, if I can find some free time, I will write up my thoughts on Arrow season 5, another show turning around for the better, and is clearly ignoring S4 for the most part, a good thing. We needed Arrow to be back on form,which is great for the fans and actors. Watch S2 of Supergirl, if you get a chance, you won't be disappointed.

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